Introducing the MOTU AVB Switch

Audio Video Bridging (AVB) is the exciting new IEEE 802.1 extension to Ethernet specifically engineered for real-time, low-latency, fully synchronized streaming of audio and video over Ethernet. AVB fulfills the promise of a true A/V standard that brings together the worlds of networking technology and professional audio/video.

IEEE 802.1 compliant AVB networking

Use the MOTU AVB Switch for all your AVB needs

The MOTU AVB Switch™ allows you to quickly and easily build an AVB-compliant audio (or video) network, with five 1-Gigabit AVB ports for any AVB devices (even other switches), plus an extra sixth port for bridging to a standard Ethernet network. Enjoy the many benefits of AVB, including plug-and-play operation, guaranteed quality of service, and self-regulated network resource management.

Standard cabling

No special wires required

Use standard CAT-5e or CAT-6 Ethernet cables up to 100 meters long between the MOTU AVB Switch and other AVB devices or switches.

1-Gigabit operation

Take full advantage of AVB's highest bandwidth

1-Gigabit operation means you make the most of what AVB has to offer, with very high audio channel counts and very low network latency.

Guaranteed Quality of Service (QoS)

AVB is designed for uninterrupted audio and video streaming

In an AVB Ethernet network, all existing audio and video streams are maintained, regardless of other network traffic.

Network-wide clock and sync

Precise universal sync among all connected devices

AVB provides a network-wide time base for better-than-sample-accurate phase lock across all connected devices. Timing accuracy is down to the nanosecond. In a MOTU AVB system, network-wide sync can be established with one click.

Support for standard Ethernet

Bridge to standard Ethernet for Wi-Fi and internet access

AVB can coexist with standard ethernet, for connecting standard ethernet devices like Airports or other Wi-Fi routers, Ethernet hubs, and even entire Ethernet networks in your home, office or studio. Any of the ports on the MOTU AVB Switch support standard Ethernet. A sixth port is provided for standard Ethernet only, so that you don't have to use up one of the five AVB ports for standard Ethernet duties.